Blue plaque change will allow England’s ‘hidden heroes’ to be recognised Major changes to the national and London blue plaque schemes will allow more “hidden heroes” to be celebrated. Until now buildings that had been substantially altered or replaced since a prospective honoree was linked to them had been ruled out of receiving a plaque.
UK economy grows at fastest quarterly rate in more than two years The UK economy has grown at its fastest quarterly rate since the start of 2024 following a boost from tech services and AI. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 0.7% in the third quarter, between July
UK economy grows at fastest quarterly rate in more than two years The UK economy has grown at its fastest quarterly rate since the start of 2024 following a boost from tech services and AI. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 0.7% in the third quarter, between July
Burnham commits to 2050 net zero target and working with others to reach theirs Andy Burnham has said the UK is committed to meeting its 2050 net zero target and working with other countries to reach theirs. Amid accusations that his Government is deprioritising the green agenda, the Prime Minister pledged a “new era of
Majority of Scots concerned about their drinking or that of someone else Six in 10 people in Scotland (60%) have either worried about their own drinking or that of someone else, a poll has found. Alcohol Focus Scotland also found a third of people (33%) said they would not feel confident they or their loved
Record-breaker Harry Kane continues to strive for more success Harry Kane believes even his recent Ballon d’Or win will not stop him feeling like he has to prove himself. Kane, who will become England’s most-capped player when he leads his country out against Croatia on Thursday, has faced questions throughout his entire career, starting from
Milburn says changes to tackle treatment of Neets will not be ‘pain-free’ Changes to how out-of-work young people are treated will not be “pain-free”, Alan Milburn has said as he acknowledged some would lose out on financial support under his plans. Mr Milburn’s proposals would see adults under 25 barred from claiming two main sickness
King to appear on Sir Elton John’s Rocket Hour radio show on Apple Music The King and Sir Elton John have recorded an hour-long special episode of the singer’s Apple Radio show Rocket Hour, which will air on the monarch’s 78th birthday on Saturday. Charles and Sir Elton sat down in secret at the Apple
Ed Miliband: ‘I deeply regret’ 2015 interview with Russell Brand Ed Miliband has said he deeply regrets appearing on Russell Brand’s web show after he was accused of “cosying up” to the shamed comedian during his 2015 leadership campaign. The former Labour leader was interviewed by Brand in a video recorded at the TV star’s
Poundland’s future hangs in balance as administration deadline looms The future of Poundland remains uncertain as last-ditch efforts continue to save the struggling retailer. Managing director Barry Williams said a board meeting was being held to decide the company’s future. The low-cost chain filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators at the end of